Barclay Blog

National Forklift Safety Day has grown each year since its 2014 inception, with forklift manufacturers and dealers becoming more involved in the movement to spread safety and awareness when it comes to forklift operator practices.

This year, Barclay is hosting a Safety Summit on June 14th, giving customers the opportunity to get hands on training on forklift operator best practices and to learn more about the tools available to improve operator safety and fleet efficiency.

The Safety Summit will feature safety product demonstrations in addition to the chance to speak with safety experts about best practices.

When comparing different ways to efficiently complete day-to-day operational requirements, using a work platform typically comes into the discussion. Whether it is facility maintenance, stock picking, order replenishment, transport, inventory control or retail displays, there are many different types of equipment that are most suitable for the application and the industry. Ladders are commonly used by smaller retail stores or stock pickers for lower level picking or replenishment needs in warehousing environments or forklifts & order pickers for higher thru-put manufacturing or distribution centers.

What if we told you that there is an innovative machine that could function just as well in all of these environments offering the increased versatility, maneuverability and productivity every operation craves?

There is - The Yale AERO aerial work platform is a highly versatile unit, providing a variety of functions and suitable for almost any industry. Why?

Zero Degree Turning Radius

234" Lift Height, 306" Working Height

450lb Capacity

Large Work Platform –29.75" W x 34.75" L

And the same, proven Yale componentry and systems for productivity, reliability and serviceability

Whether at your facility or ours, Barclay offers training that is OSHA compliant. We even offer OSHA required “refresher” training as well as a Train-The-Trainer program that provides your employee with the knowledge and instruction to conduct your own certified training programs at your convenience.

Don’t be like Michael! Avoid warehouse accidents by properly training and enforcing good safety practices when operating material handling vehicles.

As companies become increasingly aware of the effects fuel powered equipment have on the quality of the environment in and around the warehouse, many businesses are taking action to reduce their carbon imprint through the use of electric forklifts and other material handling equipment.

With considerable advancements seen in technology, businesses are moving towards better data to maximize efficiency and maintain a competitive edge. Telemetry systems for lift trucks offer effortless access to immediate data that directly displays information to warehouse managers in order to maintain fleets better than ever before. There are many benefits for a warehouse that implements a telemetry system to track data and manage fleet equipment.

Yale has been recognized for the utilization of lithium-ion battery technology in its equipment. This alternative power solution has made their walkie pallet truck (Yale MPB045VG) the first in its industry to utilize the Underwrites Laboratory (UL) approved lithium-ion battery.

Barclay is proud to make quality service a standard, not an option. With a maintenance service that attends to all forklift brands, Barclay technicians are a versatile solution that can service, repair and apply maintenance programs to your forklift fleet despite the brands!

Maximizing profits and maintaining labor cost within a relevant range are key objectives for any business. Being able to adjust to increased SKU counts and order demands is an essential part of increased warehouse operations but can also bring major challenges when it comes to capacity and managing accessibility. In an industry where fast and accurate order fulfillment is a crucial component of success, it is necessary to keep efficiency on the forefront.

Barclay offers an extensive line of heavy-duty Hoist lift trucks, the big truck experts. Each model is built to withstand the challenges of durability, productivity and serviceability to give it’s operators quality product that is reliable and easy.

Barclay welcomes Chris Hester as Materials Handling Specialist. Chris is a veteran at “solutions selling” with over a dozen years of experience working with clients to satisfy their needs based on application. Combining sales and project management, he has worked with many Fortune 500 companies on their Fire/CCTV/Intrusion/Access Control needs. He also has extensive knowledge and experience with pallet storage design and installation as a Material Handling Specialist and has brought needed solutions to warehousing and distribution centers who were looking for efficient product storage and movement with an eye on efficient space utilization and throughput. KPI’s are the central focus on all project initiatives.

Chris is married with 3 children and is an awesome addition to the Barclay team!!

Give him a call at 800-248-9253 ext. 1114 or e-mail if he can provide any assistance.

Did you know that according to the National Safety Council 70% of all forklift accidents are a result of operator error? Or that OSHA states that businesses spend over $170 billion (with a B), annually on occupational injuries and illness. If your company is tired of operators not following safety procedures and taking a bite out of profits, then let Barclay show you how to reduce costs and increase performance.

Barclay is proud to announce the promotion of Will Ruscher to Vice President, Sales.

For 13 years will has worked at Barclay, growing as an employee and a professional with the company, assuming the role of Major Account Sales in 2007 where he offered support to Barclay’s larger Fortune 500 and National Account customers.

Keep your fleet looking uniform with a matching system made easy. JLG can match any color with just a single paint chip, offering custom paint solutions without the hassle. Color uniformity offers a signature look for your fleet, contact your Barclay representative today to learn more about custom paint solutions for your equipment.